Vietnam's shrimp exports in September this year saw positive signals from markets such as the US, Australia, Canada, Belgium, and Taiwan with positive growth rates from 1% -54%. The remaining major markets such as the EU, Japan, and Korea still recorded negative growth from 10% to 26%, however, the decrease is lower than in previous months. As for the China and Hong Kong markets, after positive growth in the 3 months of June-August, shrimp exports continued their downward trend.
Regarding export products, as of September this year, the export value of whiteleg shrimp (accounting for 74%) reached 1.9 billion USD, down 26%, black tiger shrimp export value reached 356 million USD (accounting for 14%), down 23%. The rest is the export value of other shrimp with 298 million USD, down 28%, in which the export of canned and dried other shrimp increased by 20% and 57% respectively.
In September 2023, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China & Hong Kong decreased by 13%, reaching 61 million USD. Shrimp exports to this market decreased in September after consecutive positive growth in 3 months of June-August. Accumulated in 9 months, shrimp exports to this market reached 454 million USD, down 6%.
After the long holiday period including the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day in China, shrimp consumption demand recorded a decrease. The reason is that this country has a high inventory due to importing a lot of shrimp from Ecuador. Companies hold inventory and do not want to reduce prices to release stock. The nuclear wastewater discharge event from Japan is also said to have an impact on seafood consumption demand in general, including shrimp in the Chinese market. It is expected that in the last quarter of the year, China's shrimp consumption demand will not recover.
The US is considered a market with a positive trend in shrimp imports from Vietnam as shrimp exports to this market continued positive growth in September - marking the 3rd consecutive month of increase. Shrimp exports to the US in September recorded the highest growth compared to the previous two months with an increase of 23% compared to the same period last year. In the first 9 months of the year, shrimp exports to the US reached 520 million USD, down 23%.
Shrimp imports into the US in August continued to increase with a total of 73,429 tons, up from 71,388 tons in August 2022 and from 69,356 tons in July 2023. India, Ecuador, and Indonesia continue to be the 3 largest shrimp suppliers to the US.
Along with the trend of increasing shrimp imports, forecasts for US economic growth are also quite positive. According to IMF forecasts, the US economy will grow by 2.1% in 2023 and 1.5% in 2024, up 0.3 and 0.5 percentage points respectively compared to the forecast in July.
The US is a net energy exporter, so it gains more profits when energy prices rise due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. In addition, consumer spending in the US is more stable, less affected by policies to raise interest rates due to higher long-term mortgage-debt ratios and financial support measures during the Covid-19 period in the US also more "generous".
With positive signals from markets such as the US, Canada, and Australia with increased demand for deep-processed shrimp during the year-end holidays, Vietnam's shrimp exports in the last months of this year will continue to narrow the decline and record positive results more than the first half of 2023.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) – On March 19, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with the European Commission (EC) inspection delegation on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, led by Mr. Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).
(vasep.com.vn) Australia is emerging as one of the most stable and promising growth markets for Vietnamese shrimp. Amid global trade disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions—particularly conflicts in the Middle East—strengthening and expanding into stable markets like Australia has become increasingly important for Vietnam’s shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports reached over USD 111 million, up 23% compared to the same period in 2025. This result indicates a positive start for the sector, reflecting early signs of demand recovery in multiple markets from the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s fisheries sector maintained positive growth momentum, with shrimp output exceeding 132 thousand tons. This result contributed to a strong increase in seafood export turnover, despite ongoing volatility in the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports maintained strong growth momentum in February 2026, with many markets recording sharp increases compared to the same period last year. In February alone, export value reached USD 8.4 million, up 148% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, total tilapia export turnover hit USD 23 million, soaring 242% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In global seafood trade, sensory evaluation is increasingly becoming one of the key “technical barriers” in many importing markets-especially the United States. Issues such as filth, and signs of decomposition/spoilage are often detected through sensory evaluation methods and remain common reasons for seafood import alerts, detentions, or shipment rejections.
Shrimp has been the most important export product of Vietnam’s seafood industry for many years, typically accounting for 35–45% of the country’s total seafood export value. With a well-developed farming, processing, and export system, Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading shrimp exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, the global food market is facing increasing volatility in logistics costs, energy prices, and supply chains. In the seafood sector, alongside ocean-caught products such as tuna, the surimi-based product group—including fish cakes, crab sticks, fish balls, and other imitation seafood products—has also been affected to some extent by these developments.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the 2026 brackish-water shrimp farming calendar issued by the Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Environment, the 2026 crop started in early January and is expected to harvest in late June. However, stocking progress has been slower than planned as farmers remain cautious, focusing on pond renovation and production preparations.
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